Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Bahamas import duty
Most other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed are duty-free: 3 of 5 tariff lines under Heading 6506 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 45%. It includes safety headgear — other, safety headgear — face shield and safety headgear — bullet proof headgear. Duty is not the whole bill: The Bahamas adds a 1% customs processing fee (minimum $10, maximum $1,500) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
Calculate VAT and fees on a duty-free item All of Hats & Headgear
Tariff lines under heading 6506
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
6506.1010 |
Safety headgear — Bullet proof headgear | Free |
6506.1020 |
Safety headgear — Face shield | Free |
6506.1090 |
Safety headgear — Other | 10% |
6506.9100 |
Other — Of rubber or of plastics | 45% |
6506.9910 |
Other — Of other materials — Surgical caps | Free |
Part of Hats & Headgear (chapter 65), 11 lines in total. You can also search the whole schedule.
Bahamas Tariff Act (schedule version 2026-2027) · 5 lines shown. Lines tagged verified have been individually checked against the current schedule; the rest are as published in the Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only. Final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.